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FinnsAway
12.04.2023
12.04.20233-days Hike in rila mountains
Rila Mountains, the highest mountain range of Southeast Europe is a wonderful destination for hiking for both short day treks and longer multi-day hikes. In this post we introduce a 3-days...Noriko Salo
09.04.2023
09.04.2023With my best friend at Himos
I was at Himos skiing and working at the same time. How wonderful! I was with Tua Backman, who owns the event maker brand “AFTER WORK.” I joined her company as a co-worker....Noriko Salo
23.02.2023
23.02.2023Cross-country ski
It was sunny and snowy beautiful weather Today. It was showing -10 °C in the morning. Many of my friends who don’t live in Finland ask me how I can handle the cold. Actually, coldness isn’t so difficult,...Tuusa Running coaching20.11.2022
20.11.2022Pros and cons: big and small marathons
There are many differences between big and small marathons, which may already affect the choice of race, and where you want to run. Both have good...Tuusa Running coaching16.10.2022
16.10.2022Carbon plate shoes pros and cons
Surely every runner has already come across carbon plate shoes. You can see them on every professional, and many amateurs have also switched to...Tuusa Running coaching25.09.2022
25.09.2022How to avoid running burnout?
Let’s be honest, goal-oriented training and running can sometimes be really hard, also mentally. Months of training for a marathon, for example, is not always only a joy. There are...Tuusa Running coaching21.08.2022
21.08.2022The most under-rated physical training tools
The tools of physical training are often seen only as training, and the ancillary tools that go along with it, such as recovery and nutrition. But...Tuusa Running coaching24.07.2022
24.07.2022It’s not about motivation, it’s about habit.
It’s not about motivation, it’s about habit. How to build habits that keep you going when the motivation is low. Have you ever wondered...FinnsAway30.06.2022
30.06.2022Hiking trails and national parks in East Serbia
Serbia has a lot to offer for outdoor enthusiasts. In this posit we introduce some beautiful hiking destinations in eastern Serbia, from dramatic...Tuusa Running coaching26.06.2022
26.06.2022Muscle cramps during or shortly after training
Muscle cramps during training or at other times are certainly familiar to almost every one of us. During a cramp, the skeletal muscle contracts...Tuusa Running coaching15.05.2022
15.05.2022Hydration – Do you drink enough?
Do you drink enough during the day? Hydration plays a significant role in the daily state of mind and endurance. The amount of exercise and different...Tuusa Running coaching10.04.2022
10.04.2022“I’m a slow runner” – What do statistics say?...
It is again the time of year when many have started or are about to start the race season. In particular, social media are filled with medal images,...Tuusa Running coaching13.03.2022
13.03.2022Active and passive recovery
Balanced training takes rest into account. There is active and passive recovery, each with its own good points. Passive rest is easier for most and active rest often turns too hard and...Tuusa Running coaching
13.02.2022
13.02.2022Race Day: What you can control and what you c...
Spring is approaching and for many, the race season is approaching at the same time. Many things affect the day of the race and how the race goes....Tuusa Running coaching09.01.2022
09.01.2022Body peace in sports
Every month and a year, body peace in sports raises its head and the subject is repeatedly on the surface. Athletes talk about how their appearance, weight and body are publicly judged, coaches monitor weight…...HonkaRacingTeam
05.01.2022
05.01.2022Toinen reissu Sieviin
Kävimme myös toiseen otteeseen Sievissä treenaamassa joulukuun aikana. Tällä kertaa meitä oli koko porukka! Myös muutama serkkupoika pääsi paikalle katsomaan sekä minun sisko perheineen...Tuusa Running coaching12.12.2021
12.12.2021The effect of everyday passivity on exercise ...
The effect of everyday passivity on exercise performance can be huge. The passivity of everyday life affects exercise performance and development....Tuusa Running coaching28.11.2021
28.11.2021The coach makes the athlete vs. the athlete m...
The subject is wide and the issue can be viewed from different perspectives. The coach role can be viewed from many angles. The coach doesn’t just...Tuusa Running coaching31.10.2021
31.10.2021I started strength training, and I’m too sore…
Roughly speaking, there are two types of runners, those who do strength training and those who avoid it. Sometimes those who avoid strength training...Tuusa Running coaching17.10.2021
17.10.2021How to get back in training, if you miss seve...
Sometimes we miss several training sessions in a row. The longer the break is, the more adjustment needs to be done. So, how to get back in training,...Tuusa Running coaching03.10.2021
03.10.2021Running uphill: ascent
Hills are so beneficial for all runners, and there is plenty of different kind of hill workouts to choose. Long and short hills, hilly routes, even treadmill hills. Ascent plays a big role...Tuusa Running coaching19.09.2021
19.09.2021Running at altitude – how high and what’s hap...
Many professional athletes go to altitude training camps, some like Kenyans living high altitude all the time. There is a lot of discussions about...Tuusa Running coaching05.09.2021
05.09.2021Running every day or not?
Should you run every day or not? Some people like to run every day, while others prefer a rest day. Which one is more beneficial and are they something you should consider? There are...Tuusa Running coaching22.08.2021
22.08.2021Humans are the greatest distance runners in t...
We are born to run and we are the greatest distance runners in the world. We might lose with speed to cheetahs and antelopes, but we win every other...Tuusa Running coaching08.08.2021
08.08.2021Failing the performance – Returning after the...
DNF, failed performance, struggles during the performance are familiar to most of the athletes. Not only professionals but amateur too. It...Tuusa Running coaching25.07.2021
25.07.2021Does running ever get easier?
Does running get easier? Yes. But of course, there are always certain limits. If you are training regularly and systematically, you will become stronger and develop better fitness and...Tuusa Running coaching11.07.2021
11.07.2021What happens to you when running a marathon?
Marathons are fun, right? We all know that after marathon muscles are quite sore for a couple of days. But, there are happening a lot more than...Tuusa Running coaching27.06.2021
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